Vapor-bath apparatus.



S. WYGAL. v

Patented Jan. l6, I900.

VAPOR BATH APPARATUS.

(Application filed June 10, 1898.)

(No Model.)

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SYLVESTER WYGAL,

VAPOR-BATH PATENT OFFICE.

OF PAOLA, KANSAS.

APPARATUS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 641,353, dated January16, 1900.

Application filed June 10, 1898. Serial No. 683,078. (No model.)

T0 60% whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, 'SYLvEsrER WYGAL, of Paola, Miami county, Kansas,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Vapor-BathApparatus, of which the following is a specification. I

My invention relates to vapor-bath apparatus and it consists,essentially, in an adjustable frame of peculiar construction whereby thebather may easily and quickly position the various parts of theapparatus properly while sitting upon the chair.

The invention further consists in certain novel and peculiar features ofconstruction and combinations of parts, as-will be hereinafter describedand claimed; and the object is the provision of a vapor-bath apparatuswhich is simple, durable, and inexpensive of construction and which thebather himself may manipulate without trouble.

In order that the invention may be fully understood, I will proceed todescribe it, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in whichFigure 1 represents in perspective a chair provided with an adjustableframe embodying my invention. Fig. 2 illustrates the complete apparatuswith all of the bathers person inclosed except his head. Fig. 3 is a topplan View of the adjustable frame.

In the said drawings, 1 designates a U- shaped bracket which is fittedto the rear edge of the seat of the chair 2, and 3 designates aclamping-screw by which this relation is made secure.

4 designates an apertured flange projecting rearwardly from the bracket,and 5 an upright rod which is riveted or otherwise secured in saidflange and is, furthermore, secured to the chair-back by means of astaple 2 or its equivalent. V

6 designates a sliding sleeve mounted upon said rod above the chair, and7 a set-screw by which said sleeve may be secured at the requiredheight.

8 designates a pair of apertured lugs which project laterally from thesleeve 6, and 9 a pair of approximately semicircular arms or frameswhich pivotally engage the apertured lugs 8 in order that they may swinghorizontally toward or from each other at their free ends, and thusclose or open the flexible cover 10 of the usual type, which issuspended from said swinging arms and is adapted to completely inclosethe chair and the bather, an opening in the top of said cover beingprovided, through which the bathers head proj ects in the customarymanner, said cover being open from this point clear to the floor, withthe edges of said opening when the bathing operation is in progressbuttoned together, as shown at 11, or otherwise connected.

From the above description it will be seen that when the bather takeshis seat upon the chair he can easily adjust the cover-carrying frame orframes 9 to the required height and then secure such relation of theparts by means of the set-screw 7. He then swings the arms 9 togetherand buttons the edges of the opening together, as shown in Fig. 2. Afterhe has bathed sufficiently instead of exposing himself to the air at agreat risk of catching cold he can unbutton the cover and move the arms9 apart, so as to gradually bring the temperatu re of the chamberwherein he is to that of the room, and thus avoid probable seriousillness.

From the above description it will be apparent that I have produced avapor-bath apparatus which is practically universal in its adjustmentand which embodies the advantageous features enumerated in the statementof invention, and it is to be understood, of course, that I may resortto such changes as properly fall within the spirit and scope of theinvention.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters circular arms 9, having their rear ends bent Intestimony whereof I affix my signature Vertically downward and pivotallyengaged in the presence of two Witnesses. with the holes of said sleeve,and a flexible T cover 10, suspended from said swinging arms SYLVESTERWK 5 and adapted to open or close coincidentally l/Vitnessesz with thefree ends of said arms, substantially J. J. LOWE. as described. F. E.WILLIAMS.

